Procurement Leaders

JULY 29, 2024

Last month, I spoke about how important it is for companies to collaborate with one another – and, of course, with their suppliers – if they are to make meaningful progress on reducing their Scope 3 footprint. As members of Procurement Leaders’ Risk and Sustainability Strategy Cohort gathered last week to discuss this topic in more depth, a sustainable procurement executive at one chemicals company illustrated both the scale of the challenge – and the potential power of thinking collaborativel

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Supply Chain Dive

AUGUST 1, 2024

The companies are rolling out nationwide pickup and delivery in as little as 30 minutes for the grocer’s banners and offering same-day delivery for Haggen Food & Pharmacy in Washington.

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Art of Procurement

AUGUST 1, 2024

When you read news that a company is thinking about spinning off a division, it is usually because that division. The post Will FedEx Freight hit the open road? appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 31, 2024

Better communication is needed about the flow of drugs, from the manufacturer, through the distribution network to the hospital and, at the end, how those medications are being prescribed.

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Speaker: Paul Heller

Most innovation work proceeds independently from company strategy. As a result, the products that arrive in the market are not well aligned with the company’s goals. This challenge is particularly significant in organizations with transformation-oriented strategies, where innovation must directly support growth, scalability, and strategic pivots. In this session, we will discuss why innovation in large companies is so often not aligned with the company’s strategy and what innovation leaders, pro

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Procurement Freelancers

JULY 31, 2024

When businesses want to purchase goods or services, they often use bids and tenders to… The post The Ultimate Guide to Bids and Tenders for Business Success first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.

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Supply Chain Dive

JULY 31, 2024

Early user engagement, solution champions and user groups can help sustain implementation, said Jennifer Peters, director of BI and data analytics at Nestlé Purina.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 1, 2024

Porsche expects the disruptions to affect every vehicle it manufactures, and says that it could be forced to temporarily shut down production for one or more of its vehicle series.

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Procurement Freelancers

JULY 31, 2024

Navigating complex markets can be difficult for organizations in the fast-paced business environments of today.… The post Best Practices in Strategic Purchasing for Complex Markets first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.

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Supply Chain Dive

AUGUST 2, 2024

The e-commerce giant wants products in a week earlier than in 2023 as it looks to maintain fast Prime delivery speeds during its busiest time of year.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 30, 2024

Financial stability and access to quick capital are pivotal for businesses and consumers. In the intricate web of modern commerce, every component has a role in the smooth flow of goods from manufacturers to consumers. But have you ever considered how financial products like car title loans influence retail supply chains? This blog post will explore this unexpected connection and unravel how car title loans can impact the retail sector.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 28, 2024

There’s a slow-speed race going on to determine which “green” alternative marine fuel will prevail in the years ahead — and it’s far from clear who the winner will be.

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Art of Procurement

AUGUST 2, 2024

Procurement 6 is a short podcast from Art of Procurement that publishes in the Art of Procurement feed every Friday. The post Procurement 6 – August 2nd, 2024 appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Supply Chain Dive

JULY 30, 2024

The automaker expects disruptions to continue for several weeks, possibly leading to a manufacturing shutdown for certain vehicle series.

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The Network Effect

JULY 31, 2024

The post 3 Foundations for an Effective Multi-Enterprise Supply Chain Network appeared first on The Network Effect.

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Advertiser: GEP

Scope 3 emissions – which account for 70 – 80% of an organization’s emissions – are complex and multifaceted. They form the bulk of an organization’s environmental impact. It’s no surprise that enterprises still struggle to track and manage these emissions. '10 Practical Steps to Reduce Scope 3 Emissions' guides you through the essential phases of identifying, analyzing, and mitigating these emissions.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 30, 2024

Drug cartels typically rely on Chinese suppliers to smuggle precursor chemicals in shipments to ports they control up and down Mexico's coast.

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Procurement Insights

JULY 30, 2024

Here is an excerpt from a terrific LinkedIn post by David Shillingford. NOTE: My comment follows the excerpt. The trend towards ‘regionalized’ supply chains is reflected in the description here by AstraZeneca ‘s CEO Pascal Soriot of a ‘two supply chain’ strategy; one for the ‘east’ and one for the ‘west’ Almost every company is grappling with the implications of the escalating US-China trade war yet it is a different calculus when China is a

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Supply Chain Dive

JULY 31, 2024

The rivals' pricing battle has kept delivery rates lower and benefited shippers, according to the TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index.

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The Good Spending

JULY 30, 2024

In Lean methodology, value is a core concept that revolves around providing what the customer truly needs and is willing to pay for. That leads us to another exciting notion - Willingness to Pay. Willingness to Pay Willingness to pay (WTP) refers to the maximum amount a customer is willing to spend on a product or service. It represents the perceived value of the offering from the customer's perspective.

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Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions

In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. ♻️ Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 1, 2024

The logistics sector is pursuing ESG projects, including reduced emissions and more sustainable packaging. But it doesn’t yet have a great reputation for the way it treats its employees.

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Arkestro

AUGUST 2, 2024

Webinars / Automotive Masterclass: Discussing the Intricacies of Automotive Procurement Automotive Masterclass: Discussing the Intricacies of Automotive Procurement Insights from automotive industry experts. Summary: In this Masterclass, automotive expert, Drew Sheffield and Arkestro’s Mike Betts discuss the intricacies of automotive procurement.

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Supply Chain Dive

AUGUST 1, 2024

Fourteen member countries met for the first time under an agreement to boost supply chain resiliency.

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CPO Rising

AUGUST 2, 2024

The Ardent Partners analyst team recently attended the 2024 Ivalua NOW: Procurement Re-Imaged conference in Miami. This event came on the heels of the company’s slightly larger EMEA conference held… The post Ivalua NOW Dispatch #4: Strategic Roadmap (Platform & AI) appeared first on CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS & LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT.

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Speaker: Ketan Jahagirdar

Picture your projects as patients, each with its own unique rhythm and pulse, thriving under your care 🥼 🩺 Step into the role of an innovative project doctor in our upcoming webinar! This session is your guide to evaluating the health of your projects through Waterfall and Agile practices like Scrum and Kanban. We’ll explore the vital signs of project success through the lens of the “iron triangle” metrics, using deliverables as tracers.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 31, 2024

Formalizing weekly and daily execution processes helps to align short-term corporate activities with the goals articulated by corporate strategists.

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Procurement Insights

AUGUST 1, 2024

Either by absorption, acquisition or just plain going out of business, most procurement solution providers will not exist in their current form by the end of 2025. This statement is a hard truth that you, as a practitioner, must recognize and accept as not only a real possibility but likely an inevitability. Those who have been in the industry for 30 years or more likely already know this, having seen the same script play out in the past, e.g., the dot com boom and bust.

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Supply Chain Dive

JULY 31, 2024

The carrier's expansion into Illinois, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Missouri adds to the momentum that FedEx and UPS alternatives have seen in recent years.

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Positive Purchasing

AUGUST 1, 2024

Here at Positive Purchasing we are delighted to report a significant step towards our goal of being the only digital platform provider to offer ‘everything you need for strategic procurement outside your P2P system’ within our Procleus ecosystem. We are very pleased to announce our new tech partnership with Forestreet ! Forestreet are leaders in making market and vendor discovery smarter and easier.

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Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller

As the demand for your products skyrockets 🚀, you're likely experiencing logistical challenges that are preventing you from scaling your business. The sudden surge in demand can be exciting, but it can also put a strain on your supply chain and logistics operations. In this webinar, join Scott Campbell, Vice President, Logistics & Demand at Mark Anthony Services and Molly Feller, VP Logistics as a Service Operations at e2open, as they explore the challenges that arise when companies expe

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 31, 2024

Right-sized packaging automation offers many benefits, including reduced labor and shipping costs, increased throughput, and an overall lower carbon footprint. In this guide, we’ll share some of the challenges 3PLs experience and how an On Demand Packaging® solution can help.

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Procurement Freelancers

JULY 27, 2024

Today’s companies face a significant challenge when searching for suppliers. They often overlook many excellent… The post Drive Procurement Success by Building Inclusive Supplier Networks first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.

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Supply Chain Dive

AUGUST 1, 2024

Companies are hesitant to invest in new orders amid high interest rates and political uncertainty, dragging down the industry.

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Procurement Insights

JULY 31, 2024

Question: Which one in this picture is the AI sales representative or marketing person? Which one is the procurement professional? Hint: One of the four characters represents the results of most AI initiatives (but don’t give it away).

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Advertiser: GEP

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